The Case Finally Emerges

The contact was to meet them at the train station for when they would have arrived.  Seeing as how the train idea hadn't worked out, Edward had ahead of time given the contact some instructions in case of anything going wrong or delaying them.  This wasn't the first time he had to make a destination and had some trouble along the way.  His contact was an old friend he had remained close with for years now and was someone, the only one, he could put his trust in.  The friend had never let him down, never ratted him out, and to this day been the only person he could count on to get things done.  The mishap on the train led to various different out of the way stops by walk, car, and back roads so due to the time that had gone by, he knew that the best way to find this friend was at his home.  It was a location that was only shared with very very few people, once this home would be found out then nothing would have been safe.  There wasn't much traffic out at this time of day and it was the middle of the week so they wouldn't have to deal with the weekend drivers either.  The flowers in the car produced a wonderful smell that permeated the interior of the car and the girl produced smiles and a contagious happy mood that permeated his own heart to its fullest.  He could tell already that being near the ocean had taken a huge weight off of her shoulders and in turn it rubbed off on him and the combination of it all was making him feel a bit better too.  So far so good as they hadn't run into any goons or that asshat Price or Dante.  That didn't mean they wouldn't, they had tracked them most of the way anyways.  The stop at the gas station brought up a new worry as the Royal Darkness must think that he was responsible for Victoria's death and wanted some revenge.  Little did they know, and little would they even listen, that it was her own doing and in a sense what she had wanted all along.  They were a bit more resourceful so Edward had to keep a sharp eye out for anyone that fit the tell tale signs of their gang.  He flicked on the air conditioning as the temperature was a lot warmer in this part of the world and hearing Meg let out a small sigh of glee told him that it was something she was hoping he would do.
"We are going to meet a friend of mine, he goes by the name Smythe.  I've known him for over ten years and he's proven to be the most trustworthy person I've ever met.  He's gotten me out of jams and there were a few cases we went on together a few years back.  If there is anyone we can count on to be on our side, it's him."
"And he's got the case?"
"He knew where it was, who's hands it landed in.  He went to work using his own resources and managed to procure the case himself."
"Oh man, I've never heard better words in my life."
"Oh?  Not I love you darlin?"
"Well, those are a given.  Those would be my favorite, these are new words that make my ears happy as well."
"He lives up the side of the coastline here near the Ports.  He's been living in Orange for a while, he moved around a little just to stay inconspicuous but he generally stays in the same area."
"This whole place is gorgeous.  So what kind of person is this Smythe character?"
"Don't worry, he's not a tough person to be around or someone looking to be difficult.  One of the most generous people I've met."
"How does someone that nice get involved in such a crazy business."
"You did."
"Not on purpose!"
"True true.  It just sort of happened.  Situations came up that he needed certain avenues for and he's been involved ever since."
The streets only got nicer and the homes were so grand that she had a hard time believing it was all so real.  She was in awe of how clean everything was and how the palm trees accentuated everything, even down to the mailboxes.  The road was very forgiving and within no time they had already reached the area where the contact resided.
"Well, we're in the area now.  No trouble so far, never can be sure but it looks clear at the moment."
"Probably just watching us."
"I wouldn't be surprised.  They want to see where the case is so they are probably just waiting."
"Don't ruin my happy day with talk like that."
"Just want you to be prepared, you can continue to be happy my love."
The streets became very residential until they came up on a large two floored home with a perfectly manicured driveway, Edward pulled in and cut the engine.
"You ready to see this case and get it out of your life for good?"
"Do bears take poops in various woods?"
"Huh?"
"It's a saying.  Yes.  yes is what I should have said.  Yes.  Hell yes."
They walked hand in hand up to the front door.  Edward looked all around him to see if he saw even a hint of anything that looked out of place or cautious.  Once he was satisfied he knocked on the door a few times and they waited in silence.
"This is making me feel a little nervous I'll admit."
"You have nothing to worry about sweetheart.  You're the most beautiful thing in the area and I'm going to kiss you because it's been a few minutes since I have and I need a fix."
They kissed until they heard some noise behind the door and a man opened it up.  He was average height, normal build and wearing a shirt that had the phrase 'salty life' printed on it.  He was tan which brightened up the white cargo shorts he was wearing.  Upon seeing Edward at his door, his face lit up.
"Edward!  I was starting to worry you weren't going to show!  Glad to see ya, how was the trip over to the coast?"
"I don't think there's time enough in the day to explain it all."
"That crazy this time huh?  And who is the beautiful lady?"
"This is Meg, she's the beauty who tamed this beast."
"Nice to meet you ma'am.  Come on in, I'm sure you're dieing to finally see it."
"Poor choice of words, Smythe."
The group went inside and were led through a nicely taken care of home, the view of the main floor let you see all the way through to the back where a pair of sliding doors led to the backyard where there was a large pool.  Meg was loving this place and how everything looked.  Smythe disappeared for a little bit to retrieve the case.
"I love this place.  We have to live here."
"You want me to move here with you, it's done.  I will do whatever it takes to be with you darlin."
"So surreal how I'm about to see the thing that caused all of this to be set into motion.  I've been waiting for this day."
"I know the feeling.  I'll admit I'm pretty excited."
They held hands and she gave him her nose crinkle smile and he went wobbly for her.
Smythe reemerged from upstairs and sat on the couch opposite them.
"Alrighty, here it is, the object that has everyone on your tail."
He pulled out a briefcase that had seen better days but was fashioned in such a way that you could tell straight off that it was old and probably worth a lot.  It was decorated finely and looked heavier than it should be.  He set it on the table in front of them with a loud boom and they all looked at it.  Meg reached out and touched it.
"This is it.  This is the case.  I'm almost speechless.  We can finally end this and start being happy together.  I've never been so happy and relieved to see a briefcase before."
"I'm ready when you are beautiful."
She stared at the case and felt the edges and a slight smile spread across her face.
"Me too dew drop, me too."


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A Sun Rise Signals the Final Stage

The couple had finally made it to the coast.  It was a long journey with twists and turns that both wished had been avoided.  He wouldn't have wanted to go through it with anyone else though.  It was the middle of the night and he was starting to get tired.  Meg of course was sleeping like an angel in the passenger seat while he had music playing low for ambiance for her.  Her flowers at in between them ready for her to wake up to.  The coast was a combination of a large metropolitan city and what resembled a vista of vacation type spots.  Palm trees began to line the sides of the road the closer they got into the area.  All kinds of expensive looking housing greeted him on each side of the road with a few that he made a mental note of for later as something to look for.  Not too far off from the road was the ocean.  The waves were too hard to see at the late hour but the moon was bright enough on that night to reflect off of the surface revealing exactly where it was.  Edward was already making plans in his head to take her down to the water and walk the coast hand in hand with the ocean winds blowing around them.  He wanted to wake her to show her what it looked like but he wanted to park somewhere close and rest until sun rise and wake her then so they could watch the sun rise together.  He had his contact with the case waiting and knew the exact place they were supposed to meet.  The delays they ran into were cautioned against ahead of time so there was a backup meeting place just in case depending on timing.  The meeting place was about a few miles into the city so he knew they were far enough in to take a rest.  He took a small road that led down to the actual beach and parked the car.  He opened his window to hear the waves crashing in front of them and in that moment he achieved a peacefulness he had never felt before.  The combination of the ocean winds and sound of the waves mixed with the flowers and beautiful girl next to him were a version of heaven he wanted to share with the world.  He set his watch to a few hours from then and laid back at finally take in some rest.
The moon, tired in its own way, began to slip down out of the sky taking the darkness with it.  The hours passed as the couple rested.  It was nice that after such a trecherous drive and experiences had led to this moment.  Edward slept to keep his thoughts away from thinking about how long it took and what she had to go through.  He wished she could forgive him for it all and once the case was handed over, start what she lovingly called her happily ever after.  Seagulls started to land around the vehicle watching the waters for any stray food to grab before any other life had woken up.
Edward's watch beeped and woke himself up, he was rested enough and could see the colors of the sky beginning to lighten.  He made sure the flowers were in perfect view and nudged his sleeping beauty awake.  She grumbled and opened her eyes to see him first.  She smiled and then noticed the flowers.
"Ooooo, Edward, they're beautiful!  My favorites too, how did you know?"
"I watch what you react to when we are out and about.  I love watching your little self."
"I love them, you're the best.  I love you."
"I love you like crazy Megels."
It was then she noticed they weren't driving.
"Where are we?"
"We're there babe.  The coast.  I wanted to watch the sunrise with you."
Her eyes widened in disbelief and then stayed wide with excitement that they were not only seeing a sunrise but were finally at the coast.
"AH I'm so happy we are finally here!  I was getting so frustrated with all the waiting trying to get here!  The sunrise is going to be spectacular, I've never seen one."
"Let's get out and lay on the hood."
They got out and kissed and he helped her up to the hood of the car.  They laid there watching the skies as they sun began its morning journey up into the sky.  It was a sight that brought tears to her eyes.  She held his hand in one and her flowers in the other and just took in the experience.
"This is the life I want sweetheart.  My hand in yours, on the beach, being in love."
"I will not argue that my love."
As the time went on they could both feel the stresses and pains go away from the journey.  It was finally going to end.  She could hardly believe it herself.  Meg looked around at the waves around her and knew instantly that this was where she wanted her new life to start.  There was something about the environment that made her feel like she could breath and feel a new level of possibilities.  She had the man of her dreams and the sights of her fantasies. 

Once they spent the morning together watching the beach, they got back in the car to drive to the location of who had the case.  Meg was ecstatic with the thoughts of ending it all right now.  They drove through the area commenting on the different sights and sounds and taking notes on where they wanted to eat and visit together on dates.  One in particular grabbed her eye by the name of San Marco and she made sure to make a big note in her mind for that one. 
"Should be just a few minutes and we will catch up with my contact.  Once we meet him we'll get the case and then end all of this."
"And start our life together."
"Of very course dew drop."

Dante landed at the airport and exited his plane with determination.  He had to find this couple fast and end this before any more time was wasted on this wild goose chase.  He met up with one of his own contacts and got in a car to a spot where the most travelers would be coming into the area.
"Once we reach the spot I want all of us scouting for this couple.  We find them, we get the case, we end this.  Shit's been going on longer than I care for."

Price landed at a separate airport and practically ran off the plane.  He was ready to get his case back and have this whole chaotic experience behind him and move on.  He stopped where he wanted to start his search and the nearest phone to call his contacts in the area who knew all the insides.
"This is it.  The final stage.  I get this case and it's all over.  Yeah it cost half my business but this will be it for it all."
He walked into the airport towards the nearest phone. 

The adventure of a lifetime was coming to an end.  All parties involved were tired and anxious and excited for the final stage and to be able to start their new lives together. 
Meg bounced up and down in her seat and pinched Edward's elbow.
"I love you naked man."
"I love you Megels darlin."
She gave her famous nose crinkle that made him weak at the knees and they drove straight to the contact's location.  Her favorite songs blaring in the radio and she sang at the top of her lungs and Edward loved every second of it.


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The Coast Welcomes with a Sweet Bouquet

Just outside of the city there was a flower stand selling the prettiest flowers he had ever seen.  He pulled up to the patron and got the best bouquet out of the bunch.  He knew what she loved, it would be a great thing to wake up to along with the coast around her.  The patron exchanged money for flowers and peeked into the car.
"Mighty pretty lady you got there."
"Don't have to tell me sir."
Smiles were shared and he placed the flowers in the middle console between the two of them and pulled away.  He needed rest but he couldn't sleep well without her next to him so he decided to wait for the rest until she could join him fully.  The car entered the area of the coast and he whispered to her as he set the flowers up before her.
"Sweet dreams my love, may they be as beautiful as you.  Kisses and my heart full of love to you.  The coast says welcome.  I love you sleepy darlin."

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Thoughts of the Future Upon Entering the Coast At Last

Edward continued driving through the night to make sure she got all of her beauty rest.  Not that she needed any.  He wanted to reach the coast faster with no more time being wasted, they had been on this crazy journey long enough.  His focus was laser guided just from emotions alone.  Just being near her gave off a healing feeling that felt like she was curing all of his ailments.  He couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful she was and how happy she made him inside.  His favorite being her cute little chuckle and nose crinkle anytime he used his nickname of Megels to her.  She slept in the seat next to him and he wished they were in a bed so that she could spider monkey herself on to him.  The feeling of her head on his chest and the smell of her hair was something he looked forward to.  He never said it to her but there were so many times he caught himself just staring at her.  There wasn't anyone else he had ever run into that actually gave him pause to admire and appreciate not only her beauty but just being close to her.  He was awestruck  ever since that first night he met her after she came down those stairs.  She had looked back at him before she turned the corner and their eyes met and he thought he caught her with a blushing smile just before she was gone around the corner.  She wouldn't say to keep face but she made reference that his look back to her injected something into her heart that night.  He reached over and felt her fingers, smooth and delicate.  She instinctively wrapped her hand around his, he pulled it close and kissed the back of her palm.  The quiet long night drive gave him time to review his life up to that point and the unfortunate journey that had brought them to this point.  While the case business wasn't his fault, he did feel bad that she had to have been involved in anything that had upset her or put her in a situation that didn't bring her joy.  If he had been a little more careful maybe she wouldn't have gotten shot or attacked.
He let her get hurt.  The thought bore into his head.  This perfect example of beauty had gotten hurt while with him and he wasn't able to stop it or protect her.  Sure she healed but it didn't change the fact that she was shot.  The sadness of hurting her even indirectly brought water back into his eyes because he had seen sadness on her face.  His thoughts wandered into what his embodiment of their future would be like and taking another glance at her, his head was full of ideas.
The case business would be over and there they would be, on the coast.  The ocean would be a rock's throw away and they would be miles and miles from the city that brought with it the rain.  They would be walking around the area and stop on a particular side street to cement the idea of moving there to stay.  It wouldn't be hard to convince him as being somewhere with her and her only was more than a dream.  The two of them would pick out a small apartment at first with white walls and a balcony where they would spend nights talking under the moonlight, her legs set up over his.  He would quit the dangerous detective business and finally go into the profession that he had always wanted to and make sure that she was supported enough to chase after anything she wanted without worry.  It had been a while and he was sure his skin would frighten off the birds but they would visit the beach frequently to not only soak up any sun to cure his pale body but also to walk the sands with a gorgeous bathing suited woman by his side.  One of his favorite things was making dates for the woman he loved.  He tried to be creative and ensure that even if it turned out unsatisfactory, she was still smiling. 
She turned in her sleep, made a small coo and continued snoring away.  A strand of her hair fell at just the right angle over her face creating, in his opinion, a beautiful magazine cover sure to make all the other girls jealous. 
His depressive guilt made a return and he felt incredibly upset yet again.  The time they could have saved if the train had worked out or the many cars hadn't been destroyed.  He knew she was anxious to begin, citing that she had already felt too much time had gone by already and wanted to make up for lost time for lack of a better phrase.  He felt the pressure on his chest thinking about this journey in any way causing her regret or off putting her due to what had happened.  She truly was the only person that made him feel.....right. 
A true sense of being on the correct path in life and a confidence while in emotional form, let his entire being know that this was where he was supposed to be and that she was the one his life was meant for.
He pushed the gas pedal harder to ensure that the coast would arrive in half the time it would have normally.
His fantasies carried on.  A scrapbook would be kept of all of the things they will and did do so that when they are older they can sit together and flip through their life in love and reminisce.  The world was their oyster and he wanted to make sure she saw all of it.  She was a traveling girl, who just from this journey, he knew that it held wonders that would enlarge her gorgeous brown eyes in wonder.  From the water filled streets of Italy to the accents of London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris where he would finally take the knee that brought the question that would decide the rest of their lives.  When they walked through the different towns on the way, he noticed how she would look as much as she could at the jewelry and rings in the store windows.  She wouldn't say a word but the look on her face told him to pay attention for these were the glittery candies that she desired.
He saw it actually being fun growing old with her and a part of him that he hadn't delved into before began to surface.
Children.
He had been with people before but there was something he couldn't place his finger on that told him inside that she was the one.  She would be an incredible mother who was kind, caring, and would raise a child up to be a good person.  It was a bit exciting to him thinking about the process of taking care of her and feeling her stomach to having the baby and being called a father.  What would he prefer?  A girl.  With Meg's looks of course and his....artistic talents.  His new family.  A feeling rumbled inside of him that he had never felt before.  It wasn't exactly excitement but it was a undeniable feeling of figuring out just what God had set out for him, knowing he was on the right track.
The coast wouldn't be long.  What if something happened to her there?  The mere thought of not being able to see her for one day sent shivers throughout his body.  He had taken this journey and worked hard to make sure that in the end it was the two of them.  Her voice and laugh cured his stressed, her body cured his illnesses, and her being cured his obstructions.  She wasn't awake now but he made a mental note to make sure that the moment she was conscous that he would make sure that she knew, whatever life throws their way, they would handle it together.  That he may have a checkered past but whatever the cost of living the rest of his days with her would be worth more than the price of admission.  She would always have flowers and be told she was beautiful.  She would have all of her stresses of the day taken care of and massaged away from her feet to her shoulders.  He would make sure she could wish on every shooting star and go to sleep feeling like a million dollars.  They had both been through a lot and now it was time to show her just how much she meant to him.  He was through with this journey, with the chase, with any more lost time.  If Price or Dante had plans on doing anything to her then they'd have to go through him first. 
In his moment of reflection, he did something he rarely did but found that she brought out the best in him and he wanted to make sure he made good on his promise.  He looked into the sky and let go of all of his inside turmoil.
"God....it's me.  I know I haven't been the best in regards to you.  But I wanted to tell you that I understand now and have grown.  What I'm carrying in this car is worth more than my life and I'll always be willing to risk it for her.  Give me the strength to make her the happiest girl in the world and watch over us as we enter the coast.  She means the world to me and....well....i've hurt her.  A lot of this mess is my fault and she should rightfully be angry as hell with me.  But she isn't.  I know that in her heart she loves me just as much as I love her and I want to thank you for bringing her into my life.  I never thought someone like me would be able to be with someone like her.  She's beautiful, smart, tough, and if I may...what angels would be like had they revealed themselves walking the Earth.  I haven't been the best person and I've done many things I'm not proud of or regret and I'd like to take a minute to apologize and ask for forgiveness.  I never meant any harm and was truly either confused or in a bad spot but I never ever meant any harm.  Especially any harm that has come Megels way.  I hadn't been a big believer and I hope you'll forgive me for that.  But you brought her to me and I want to make sure I make amends for any wrong doings that I've done and have the chance to make it up to her.  She deserves it.  I've made her so happy, I just want the chance to continue on doing that until we can both join you up there.  She's my one.  You've been kind enough to give us all one life to live down here and I'd like to spend mine with her if that's alright with you.  Because I'd consider myself already made it to heaven at that point.  Please forgive me for hurting her and causing the messes we're in.  I do truly love her and give you my word that I will spend the rest of my life making it up to her.  Ahmen."
He realized he had teared up and tears had rolled down both cheeks.  He hadn't felt emotions like this if ever.  Her feet moved a bit and she swallowed, her lips parted. 
"You have my word, my love, this'll be the happiest ever after you could possibly imagine."
The car sped on and she turned to her other side, facing him.  Her eyes didn't open and she sleepily made contact.  "What'd you say dew drop?"
"I said I love you with all my heart until the day I die."
She smiled "I love you too naked man, with all my heart and more."
"I promise."
The car flew down the road and up a hill and once it crossed over the top, the coast was in view.  It looked wonderful with palm trees and all kinds of buildings around.  This was it, they finally made it.  The coast was in view and the love of his life was right next to him.  He kissed her on the forehead and she lifted her head, eyes still closed, angling for a  kiss on the lips.  He returned and kissed her like it was the first time.  She smiled with her crinkled nose and laid back down.
"Sweet dreams Megels, when you wake up, the coast will be right outside your door."
She smiled again before beginning to snore.  Edward rolled up his sleeves and pressed on the gas.
"Alright Price, let's end this.  You've delayed my time with my girl and put us through all manner of hell.  It's time for you to pay."


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Love Thoughts Right Before

He sat next to her in the car, his thoughts running wildly.
I can't do this without you.  This crazy chase to this case has taken long but not a day goes by that he hasn't planned his future with her.  His heart aches and there is nothing he wants more than to be with her.  Every single night and day.  With the end right around the corner and everything falling into place, every single thought every single action every single day all of his focus is on her.  He can't sleep right unless he thinks of her, can't plan his future unless she is at his side.  Knowing that he is the cause of this awful chase rips him up inside.  It's never been this close before and the need for her is the most it has ever been.  She needs to know that without her it's just not worth it.  I can't do this without you he says.  Time was always his biggest enemy.  He turns away from her so that he can cry, he is so scared.  It wouldn't matter where she was, he would come to her and be with her.  There is no distance too far in the world.  The life he is living right now is wrong, not himself.  The only time he ever truly felt alive was any second with her.  It's become too hard to sleep and the saddness grows inside to an almost unbearable level.  The way she looked at him, her smile, the things she would say.  Tears pour down his cheeks.  I can't do this without you.  It had been a very rough life and the chase was only making it worse.  You don't get to find your one only to just watch from afar.  There weren't any more words he could even think of to say just how much she meant to him, just how much he loves her.  He quietly vowed to do whatever it took to make sure he was the best self he could be and make sure her heart knew just how much his was hers.  Deep inside himself he knew that she felt the same.  This crazy stupid case chase was hurting her the longer it took to reach that coast.  The true love of his life was just a few miles in front of him, he never hated a case so much in his life.  His heart ached.  It was an odd choice but he wanted to let her know that he was devoted to her.  Loved her so much it hurt.  Wanted to lasso the moon for her to make up for the terrible events that they had gone through the last few weeks.  He was willing to give it all up.  All of it, just to hold her hand.  He missed her more than he had ever missed anything.  He pushed the gas hard and the car sped on even faster.  I love you.  I can't do this without you.  The coast was coming up fast, the chase was about to be over.  His life was dedicated to her, no matter what it took.  The only happily ever after in his book was her.  Even looking upon her now, his heart skipped a beat.  She was perfect.  In turn, it made him be as perfect as possible.  He wasn't going to wait once they reached the coast, the second they were there he was going to make her the biggest display of love and devotion he could think of.  He was in love.  The biggest sorry couldn't erase the chase that they had been on to this point but he knew that if given the chance, he could change that and make her the happiest person in the world.  There was no doubt about it.  He knew the coast was close, could smell the ocean air.  This was it, it was finally coming to an end.  I love you.  I can't do this without you.


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Close Call Stop for Gas

The wind blew through her hair, her hand hanging out of the window coasting on the currents of air.  It was almost like she was trying to outrun the storm as it tried its best to catch up to the beautiful brunette speeding down the road.  She was following the directions Edward had given her and at the moment it was taking her high up on a small mountain pass that emptied out near an ocean.  The drop seemed huge, she couldn't look for long out of fear she might accidentally drive too close and fall off the cliff.  Edward slept away next to her, there was something about driving on her own through this part of the world at that speed that made her feel powerful.  The car gave a slight shudder with a noise that couldn't have been good.  It was at that moment that she looked down at the gas meter to see that they were just about to run out.  Being so caught up in driving through the wind she forgot to pay attention to the gas tank.  She nudge Edward awake.
"Um, darlin, little issue, kind of running out of gas."
"Well, just like the store, first sign of any rural area we can stop."
"Hopefully it's soon."
"That's pretty low, it better be soon."
"Yeah I got a little distracted."
"I know the feeling.  Shouldn't be one too far."
Meg continued her course but pulling back on the gas a little.  The needle hung dreadfully close to the empty mark creating some worry.  As beautiful as it was out there, she didn't want to be stuck out in the middle of nowhere.  A lone station was spotted in the distance by itself without much of a town or neighborhood in view.  Meg silently celebrated and pulled into the station.  She woke Edward again.
"Found one, not a moment too soon as well."
"Lucky as always, beautiful."
They both got out and entered the small station.  A greasy attendant looked up from the counter and gave a nod.  Edward approached first.
"Afternoon, just need filled up."
"Haven't seen anyone like you two before."
"Just travelers making our way east and ran out of gas."
"Yeah, alright, I'll take care of it."
The tenant eyed Meg who was looking around the shop.  He clicked his tongue, squinted his eyes and then left through a back door.  Meg was looking at a can of broccoli soup.
"I used to eat this all the time back home."
"That stuff smells awful."
"You smell awful!  This stuff's good!"
"I prefer chicken noodle myself."
"Plain and boring chicken soup."
"At least it smells better."

The tenant opened a door to the back of the station and walked over to a telephone that was hanging on the wall.  He dialed a quick succession of numbers and waited for a response.
"Yeah, it's me.  Believe it or not that couple just walked into my station.  Uh huh.  Not her.  Yeah, I can do that.  No, won't be a first.  I'll call back with the results."
He hung up and continued on to fill up the car with gasoline.

"You think the next town will be far off?"
"Not sure, why?"
"Just want to go to the bathroom now just in case."
"Not a bad idea."
They each took a restroom to relieve themselves.  Edward was out first and looked out of the window to check on the status of the car.  Outside was empty, the tenant was nowhere to be found.  Odd, where would he go so quickly?  He stood up straight and turned around to see the tenant right behind him swinging a wrench striking him in the head and knocking Edward unconscious. 
Meg exited the bathroom and began looking for Edward.  The tenant was nowhere to be found, neither was Edward.  She remained calm until she saw Edward's hat on the ground.  Did something happen?  Her eyes darted around the station only settling when she saw the flutter of a coat in the wind across the way at the cliff side.  The tenant was dragging Edward's body to the edge fo the cliff.
"What the hell? No!"
Meg crashed out the front door and ran after the two men.  The station owner had gotten Edward to the edge, hands were bloody, and held the now waking up detective over the side.
"Wakey wakey."
"What the hell did you...."
"Shut up and tell me exactly what I want to know or my hands get mightily slippery."
"You can go to hell."
"Why'd you kill Victoria?"
"I didn't."
"Don't lie!"
He pushed Edward closer.
"Did it feel good to take her life?"
"Wasn't me dickhead."
Meg caught up with the men and started beating on the attendant.  She tried choking him but it only served to annoy him.  He pushed her off making her trip backwards.  Pissed, Meg leapt up and wrestled the man to the ground, accidentally causing him to let go of Edward who began slipping down the hill.
"Darlin no!"
Meg crawled down the side and grabbed on to Edward, preventing him from slipping more.  Edward got his footing a bit when the tenant grabbed Meg from behind, forcing her to be his prisoner.
"Now I have your woman!  Tell me what I want or she goes over!"
"We didn't kill her!"
"Liar!  Then who has the case!?"
"Let her go and I'll tell you."
"No way, tell me and she doesn't go over."
Meg struggled to break free but couldn't, her only option was to hit back the only way she could.  At the end of his sentence, Meg launched her head backwards cracking into the man's face breaking his nose.  He screamed out in pain, letting her go.  His feet slipped on the rocks and losing his balance he fell down the cliff.  Meg jumped forward grabbing on to Edward, the both of them helping each other stay up.
"Nice going, sweetheart."
"Not letting anything happen to you."
They helped each other back up the side and to their car.
"I'm going to finish filling the car.  Why don't you go inside and stock up.  It's not like anyone is going to stop us."

Once the car was full they got back inside.  Meg's arms were full of groceries.
"Let's get out of here, I got everything we need.  Including broccoli soup."
"You're too much, lover."
They pulled away leaving an almost deadly area alone to the quiet.

The Royal Darkness sat in a spacious room near a telephone waiting for a call from a tenant that would never come.  Their anger rising.


TO BE CONTINUED................
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Boss on His Way While Couple are On Their Way

Dante sat in the back of the car, his driver navigating his way to their destination.  He couldn't help but feel some misgivings about going on this trip and not spending the time with his wife.  The last time he had to do something like this it was a rogue member of his own team who thought they could be bigger than Dante himself and stole enough loot to start several businesses.  You didn't join his gang, let your trust be earned, and then throw it back in his face.  Needless to say, the runaway member didn't last very long.  Poor sap pleaded for his life before being fed several of his own body parts.  The other gangs would joke and label his legendary revenge tactics humorously as Dante's Inferno.  It didn't happen often but most people thought twice before tempting their luck.  This was the first time that a pair of people that weren't professionals were able to cause so much chaos and elude the very best thrown at them.  He wasn't worried bu there was a hint of the unknown having to deal with a situation that's escalated so much.
Was it even worth it?
How valuable could half of Price's empire be anyways.  All it really did was provide him with the leverage and power to erase some more competition out of the picture.  The phone that was housed in the back seat rang and he picked it up after considering it for a moment.
"Dante."
A woman spoke next.  "Sir I have a call transfer from S."
"Put them through."
There was a beep of silence and some clicks were heard.
"Dante, there are more developments."
"Explain."
"The couple has left the city and are on their way, seem to have taken the 32."
"Is there anyone in the area that can follow or apprehend?"
"We've got some contacts close to where they will be but not many."
"Tail them best you can.  I will be arriving at the airport in an hour."
"The Royal Darkness may make a move to kill them because of Victoria."
"I should hope they don't. You're keeping an eye on them?"
"Not too much but word gets back."
"This couple has information I need.  I don't want to have to deal with more shit in my way."
"They will be watched.  The cost of all of this surveillance is going to go up."
"Money is no object.  I need all eyes."
"Very well."
"I'll most likely be on the plane when you check in again."
"I"ll get my contact in the area to pursue."
The line hung up and Dante shifted in his seat.  He took a very deep breath and tried to clear his head.

The car sped down the road as the rain decided to let up.  Meg was deep in thought, Edward was smiling.
"Well sweeheart, you've been on a good roll so far, finish it up."
"I'm thinkin, I'm thinkin.  Z....hmmmm."
"The suspense of a Z word about me is killing me."
"Um....you are Z only one I love more than anything."
"That's not a word."
"French word.  The but in french.  I win."
"No no no, that's not how it works."
"Yeah it is!  Here I'll use it in a sentence.  Pull Z car over when you can zo I can go pee."
"I call crap on that but I guess you win."
"Woohoo me!  Seriously though, I need a bathroom."
"First sign of anything we'll stop."
"We can switch off then and let you rest next."
The countryside was picturesque, the rain had given everything a wet sheen making it all look shiny.  There wasn't anything very different than how it looked on the roads they had traveled previously.  The temperature settled down a bit, of which Meg was thankful for as it wasn't the comfiest sitting in that seat covered in sweat.  He had told her to catch up on some rest but she couldn't help her excitement knowing they were headed to the coast.  The vibration of the vehicle was almost enough to put her to sleep with the breeze coming in through the open window as well.  Time crawled on until she noticed houses popping up and various streets connecting them all.
"Most likely a town market or shop in the area if there's all these people living here.  Good place to pee."
"Sounds good to me.  The sooner the better."
"I'll make sure I drive slowly past any water puddles or dripping water."
"Don't tease me."
He smiled and made the first turn into the housed area.
The area seemed harmless, children played with one another while parents watched from front porches.  A change from the areas before as this one had no hotels, big buildings, or any real places to shop.  This is what her home should have been she thought.  The kids all looked happy and everyone else appeared content.  She felt a little sad for missing out on that and had a thought she hadn't had before.
Children.
He had no idea of knowing what she was thinking but she looked at him anyways.
"There's got to be somewhere here you can pee.  Wait.  Yeah, there's a big general store up here.  I'll park here and we'll walk over."
The car slowly pulled to a stop without anyone taking notice.  They got out looking around at the area.
"It's quiet."
"That's what it sounds like when you aren't being chased by gunmen darling."
"You know what?  I like it."
"Store up here should have a restroom."
"Good because I'm at maximum hold right now."
The store was a regular grocery store with all the many products anyone might need.  There was a smattering of people inside and a radio quietly provided atmosphere to the shoppers.  Once she was informed of the location of the restrooms, Meg almost ran to the back of the building.  Edward walked around the many aisles looking at all the products on display.  It was a nice little diversion to the monotonous driving through the countryside.  Meg finished and checked herself in the mirror, she had a slight stomach ache and felt a little sick but remedied most of it with some splashes of cold water to her face.  She exited the restroom making eye contact with a man reading a newspaper and looking in her direction.
"Afternoon."
She smiled back and went looking for Edward as the man kept watching her.
"All emptied out and ready to go?"
"Yep, it's surprisingly clean in there."
"Need anything while we're here."
"Nah, I'm good.  Just you.  I want to get to that coast."
"You're too cute for words.  Alright let's go."
The couple got back in the car taking opposite seats and Meg pulled out back onto the road.  As she drove away she glanced in the rear-view mirror and saw the man with the newspaper outside the store still staring at her.  She squirmed a little in her seat and pressed the gas pedal harder out of the small little neighborhood.


TO BE CONTINUED..................
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